Serving 287 students in grades 2-6, Barbour County Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-6
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbour County Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Barbour County Intermediate School's student population of 287 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barbour County Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbour County Intermediate School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1247 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
70%
32%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbour County Intermediate School's ranking?
Barbour County Intermediate School is ranked #1247 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Barbour County Intermediate School?
287 students attend Barbour County Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Barbour County Intermediate School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbour County Intermediate School?
Barbour County Intermediate School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Barbour County Intermediate School offer ?
Barbour County Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Barbour County Intermediate School part of?
Barbour County Intermediate School is part of Barbour County School District.
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